Verwall Mountains West

Generally favorable conditions, low-to-moderate avalanche danger

Generally favorable conditions, low-to-moderate avalanche danger

Small-area avalanche prone locations in the form of fresh and older snowdrift accumulations, esp. in wind-loaded steep terrain, in gullies and bowls, and behind protruberances in the landscape. These tend to increase with ascending altitude. In addition, on steep shady slopes at high altitudes where the snow is shallow and in transitions from shallow to deep snow, slab avalanches can be triggered. A cautious route selection is imperative. At lower altitudes, isolated small avalanches are possibly triggered in extremely steep terrain. Naturally triggered small loose-snow avalanches are possible on extremely steep sunny slopes.

The uppermost layers of the snowpack are still mostly loosely-packed, except where there was wind impact. In high-altitude wind-impacted zones and ridgelines, small fresh snowdrift accumulations have been generated. Some older drifts are now blanketed and layers of graupel embedded. More deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack are unlikely to trigger, at most where the snow is shallow and on very steep shady slopes.

A high-pressure front is bringing stable weather conditions with outstanding visibility. Relative mild for this juncture of the season, although cold air prevails on the valley floors. At 2000m: +2 degrees. Moderate to brisk easterly winds at high altitudes.

At high altitudes, caution urged towards small snowdrift accumulations.